Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
- Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required
Job titles in NOC 12200
10 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- accounting bookkeeper
- accounting technician
- bookkeeper
- bookkeeping clerk
- budget officer
- finance officer
- finance technician
- financial officer
- financial services administrator - Canadian Armed Forces
- senior bookkeeper
Wages for NOC 12200 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.23 | $28.50 | $46.15 |
| British Columbia | $19.44 | $28.00 | $47.45 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.00 | $50.96 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $27.16 | $43.27 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $25.00 | $40.85 |
| Quebec | $20.25 | $28.02 | $43.75 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $24.04 | $38.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Canada | $19.55 | $28.02 | $45.07 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $21.54 | $32.93 | $50.98 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $22.00 | $26.66 | $80.77 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $20.00 | $25.00 | $87.02 |
| Toronto | $18.00 | $29.22 | $47.36 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $19.00 | $27.00 | $43.27 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $20.00 | $29.65 | $43.00 |
| London | $20.00 | $25.00 | $34.62 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $17.60 | $25.00 | $42.79 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $20.50 | $29.09 | $47.33 |
| Northeast | $18.46 | $27.00 | $45.67 |
| Northwest | $19.00 | $25.53 | $36.53 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to professional accounting occupations is possible with additional training.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Accounting and related clerks: NOC 14200, Accounting and related clerks
- Banking, insurance and other financial clerks: NOC 14201, Banking, insurance and other financial clerks
- Financial auditors and accountants: NOC 11100, Financial auditors and accountants
- Payroll administrators: NOC 13102, Payroll administrators
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Questions about NOC 12200
What is NOC 12200?
NOC 12200 is Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 2.
What TEER is NOC 12200?
NOC 12200 is TEER 2. TEER 2 generally means: college program of 2 to 3 years, apprenticeship of 2 to 5 years, or a supervisory or safety role.
What job titles are in NOC 12200?
The unit group includes 10 job titles, for example accounting bookkeeper, accounting technician, bookkeeper, finance technician.
How much do accounting technicians and bookkeepers earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $28.02 per hour for accounting technicians and bookkeepers, and $28.50 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Alberta at $30.00 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 12200?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200); banking, insurance and other financial clerks (NOC 14201); financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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